Prime Highlights
- Nabeel Kanoo elected as the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI).
- New board sets focus on private sector growth.
Key Facts
- Leadership team appointed for 31st term.
- SME support and reforms among top priorities.
Background
Leading businessman Nabeel Khalid Kanoo has been elected as the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) for its 31st term, following the board’s first meeting held in the first week of April. The appointment signals strong confidence in his leadership and his ability to guide the chamber in line with private sector goals.
The board formed a new leadership team during the session. Senior member Yousef Salahuddin, who chaired the initial meeting, was elected as First Vice Chairman, while Nawaf Alzayani took the role of Second Vice Chairman. Ahmed AlSaloom was named Treasurer, with Khalid Juma as Vice Treasurer. Bob Thaker and Hasan Kaiksow also joined the executive committee as part of efforts to strengthen the chamber’s internal structure.
After completing legal procedures, Kanoo assumed office and thanked the business community for their trust. He said the role carries major responsibility, especially at a time when the private sector faces several challenges. He also appreciated the continued support from the country’s leadership in strengthening the role of businesses in economic development.
Kanoo stressed that all board members must work together and keep active participation. He said each member must contribute to decision-making and focus on delivering clear results.
The chamber has outlined key priorities for the new term. The organization aims to enhance member communication while creating effective solutions for their issues. The organization will continue to prioritize small and medium enterprise support through its initiatives, which seek to enhance service delivery and funding access.
The board will partner with authorities to create simpler regulations that will enhance the country’s ability to compete internationally. The organization seeks to achieve two goals through its operations by developing better operational methods and financial resource management systems, which will enable it to maintain its fiscal stability.
The newly elected board said it will now move ahead with clear plans and timelines to achieve its strategic goals.
